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CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Toehold changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazimierz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (4) vs (0) Kazimierz
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazimierz keeps working.
Kazimierz tries to improve position but can't.
Kazimierz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kazimierz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kazimierz is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Kazimierz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold passes Kazimierz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Toehold is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazimierz is just riding it out for now. Toehold eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Toehold wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB#
Toehold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Toehold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kazimierz is just riding it out for now. Toehold eventually gives up the hold.
Kazimierz gets full guard.#T4#
Toehold passes Kazimierz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Kazimierz desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Toehold looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5#
Toehold is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (9) vs (0) Kazimierz
Toehold avoids the attempt from Kazimierz to control.#SUB#
Toehold jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kazimierz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kazimierz and Toehold has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T6#
Kazimierz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kazimierz gets back to half guard.
Kazimierz is trying to control but can't.
Toehold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazimierz! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz holds on for dear life.#T7#
Kazimierz is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierz is squirming around, avoiding Toehold's attempts to control the action.
Kazimierz tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.#SUB#
Toehold is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazimierz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazimierz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (12) vs (2) Kazimierz
Kazimierz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Kazimierz has moved into half guard.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Kazimierz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kazimierz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kazimierz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (5) Kazimierz
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kazimierz controlling the pace for now.
Kazimierz wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T10#
Kazimierz is stalling here but it's allowed Toehold to get half guard.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura here.
Kazimierz is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
Toehold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazimierz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (8) Kazimierz#T12##SUB2#
Kazimierz is working for a guillotine from mount but Toehold frees his head quite easily.
Kazimierz tries to control but Toehold wriggling away.
Kazimierz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kazimierz's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kazimierz has hold of Toehold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Toehold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazimierz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kazimierz wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kazimierz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Walters advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (2) Burroughs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Burroughs is defending well.
What's Burroughs going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Burroughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Burroughs is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burroughs has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burroughs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Walters prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard but Walters has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Walters is taking a breather. Burroughs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Burroughs wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Burroughs regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burroughs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#SUB#
Walters drops back looking for a leg! Burroughs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burroughs manages to kick Walters off! Walters jumps back into Burroughs's guard.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Walters is now in half guard.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Burroughs defends the submission attempt.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Walters tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Walters is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably.
Burroughs is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard. #T8#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's trapped leg to prevent Walters from advancing to side control.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is defending well.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Walters is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is controlling Walters's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (8) vs (4) Burroughs
Walters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burroughs manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (4) Burroughs
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (10) vs (6) Burroughs#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Walters manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burroughs has Walters in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (6) Burroughs
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T11#
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burroughs is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burroughs is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Walters has gone for a leg lock! Burroughs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (12) vs (8) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Burroughs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walters dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (14) vs (8) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Walters's posture.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters postures up.
Walters wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Walters postures up.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs pulls Walters in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Kevin Walters managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Ziyaeddin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Ziyaeddin up, before dumping him to the ground. Ziyaeddin manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (2) Barnes
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziyaeddin holds on and takes a little breather.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziyaeddin pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (2) Barnes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziyaeddin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Ziyaeddin postures up. #T2#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is trying to hold Ziyaeddin in close to prevent damage but Ziyaeddin has managed to pass into half guard.
Ziyaeddin prevents Barnes from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziyaeddin controlling the action here.
Barnes gets full guard.#T3#
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziyaeddin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziyaeddin controls the pace.
Barnes looking to control.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziyaeddin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is trying to keep Ziyaeddin in close.
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
Ziyaeddin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T5#
Well, if Ziyaeddin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Ziyaeddin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg.
Ziyaeddin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Barnes gets full guard.
Ziyaeddin passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Ziyaeddin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ziyaeddin prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ziyaeddin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (4) Barnes
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Barnes's posture.#T8#
Barnes trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin working a defensive guard here.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziyaeddin holds on and takes a little breather. #T9#
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziyaeddin is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position here.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Ziyaeddin is defending the position.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.#T10#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Barnes prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin is controlling Barnes's posture.
Ziyaeddin keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ziyaeddin pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziyaeddin keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Ziyaeddin defends it.
Ziyaeddin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (4) Barnes
Ziyaeddin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barnes's body.
Ziyaeddin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnes for as long as he can get away with.
Barnes can't escape the position.
#T14#
Ziyaeddin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (6) Barnes
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (6) Barnes
Ziyaeddin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 24 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nielsen enables Gelfen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nielsen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Gelfen stays in close to Nielsen's body and controls the position.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen pulls Gelfen in close to his closed guard and prevents Gelfen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Nielsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a leg! Gelfen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gelfen manages to kick Nielsen off! Nielsen jumps back into Gelfen's guard.
Gelfen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gelfen has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Gelfen is keeping the position.
Gelfen pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gelfen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gelfen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gelfen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gelfen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gelfen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (6) vs (2) Nielsen#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Gelfen working away.#SUB#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gelfen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB#
Gelfen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nielsen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gelfen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (8) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Gelfen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gelfen wants to control the pace but Nielsen is squirming around nicely.
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Nielsen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gelfen controlling the pace.
Nielsen trying to control here.
Nielsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gelfen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gelfen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (6) Nielsen#T6#
Gelfen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Nielsen
Gelfen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gelfen defends it well. #T7#
Gelfen is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Gelfen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Gelfen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (10) vs (9) Nielsen#SUB#
Nielsen wants to reverse the position here. Gelfen has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Nielsen is forced to tap! Nielsen looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eddie Gelfen!
Post fight, Eddie Gelfen took to the microphone: 'Cheers to CWC and all my opponents over the years. It's been a great career! '. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miyagi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Magomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Miyagi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magomedov's thigh. Magomedov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is fighting to break Magomedov's control of his arms but Magomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Miyagi postures up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Magomedov controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi stays in close to Magomedov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Miyagi being controlled here momentarily.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Magomedov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi passes Magomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov keeping control of the position.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.#T8#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miyagi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov regains half guard.
Miyagi is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov is not content to let Miyagi control the position.#T10#
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Miyagi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Magomedov regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miyagi is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (8) Miyagi
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Miyagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov can't control as he wanted to and Miyagi manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio fails with the takedown#TD#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
Ortega wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
#SUB#
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (5) Silverio
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Silverio is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Ortega defends it. #SUB#
Silverio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortega. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (2) vs (8) Silverio
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Silverio wants to take a breather but Ortega manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Silverio.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Silverio sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ortega doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Silverio paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ortega - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Ortega!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Azaryan clinches. #TD#
Dyon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Azaryan
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dyon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Azaryan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon passes Azaryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azaryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Azaryan working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Azaryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dyon pushing down on Azaryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Azaryan
Dyon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Azaryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Azaryan is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Dyon tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away.
Dyon is looking to work his way around to Azaryan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Azaryan is trying desperately to improve position.
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling from mount. #T5#
Azaryan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (10) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan is trying to break free.
Dyon struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon wants to control the position but Azaryan frees himself and scrambles - Dyon manages to regain control in side control.
Azaryan prevents Dyon from improving position.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Dyon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Azaryan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dyon yanks on the arm and Azaryan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dyon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juu Dyon!
A less than humble Juu Dyon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 12 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Ty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is adopting a defensive guard.
Schultz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ty manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Schultz
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Schultz is fighting to break Ty's control of his arms but Ty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty seems keen to control Schultz's posture.#T2#
Ty keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ty pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
Ty managing to control the position. #T3#
Ty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schultz trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz is looking to pass into half guard but Ty pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ty is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Schultz managing to control the position.
Ty pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Ty is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it.
Schultz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
#T6#
Schultz controlling the position for now.
Ty stalling.
Ty prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Ty trying to control the pace. #T7#
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Schultz wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz trying to control but Ty postures up.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg. #T9#
Schultz gets full guard.
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz controlling Ty's posture.
Schultz trying to control the position.
#T10#
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Ty controlling from the top position.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg. #T12#
Schultz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Ty controlling the action here. #T13#
Schultz is concentrating on defense, preventing Ty from advancing position.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is positioning himself well to prevent Ty advancing to mount. #T14#
Ty prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Schultz controlling the position for now.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Claudio Ty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee goes for a double leg but Cubbedge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cubbedge continues to drive forward.
Lee tries for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Cubbedge 's legs. Cubbedge is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to control Lee's body but Lee pushes him off. Cubbedge squirms to his side and now Lee has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
#T2#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Cubbedge is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cubbedge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cubbedge tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee looking to break Cubbedge 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cubbedge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee passes into side control, despite Cubbedge 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #T5#
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Lee tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Lee is looking to take Cubbedge 's back but instead Cubbedge gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T7#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee is stalling here. Cubbedge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cubbedge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (13) vs (4) Cubbedge
Lee manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (7) Cubbedge
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (9) Cubbedge
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (13) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Lee trying to control the position but Cubbedge manages to sink in the hooks.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Lee tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee tries to break free.
#T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Cubbedge wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Lee turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (15) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Lee postures up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's posture.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Cubbedge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (15) vs (16) Cubbedge
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 16 to 15.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Galanos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wangler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Galanos is in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Galanos
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T1#
Galanos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Galanos
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T2#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Galanos
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Wangler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galanos has Wangler pulled in close to control his posture.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems keen to control Wangler's posture.#T4#
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanos, not yet.
Wangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Galanos is pulling down on Wangler's head to control his posture.
Galanos trying to control the position.
Galanos managing to control the position.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T6#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Wangler tries to pass.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galanos pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully. #T7#
Wangler controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galanos has control of Wangler's left arm, preventing Wangler from doing any damage. #T8#
Wangler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Galanos
Galanos looking to pass the guard.
Galanos is looking to advance position but Wangler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangler (8) vs (6) Galanos
Wangler takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (11) vs (6) Galanos#T9#
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler is not going to allow Galanos to sit and survive in this position.
Galanos tries to break free.
#SUB#
Galanos showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10#
Galanos tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Wangler won't let him.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Wangler keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Wangler has good solid back control here.
Wangler avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Galanos is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wangler controlling the positon.
Wangler not allowing Galanos to control his hands.
Galanos turns into Wangler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (11) vs (8) Galanos
Wangler pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Galanos trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Wangler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler controlling Galanos's posture. #T14#
Wangler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
Bobby Wangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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